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South Korea

We are researching the regional information of South Korea. South Korea is a country on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. We will feature information that seems good to know when expanding into South Korea.

South Korea

Location

South Korea is a country occupying the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east.

Area

Approximately 100,000km2

Capital (approximate population)

Seoul(9.9 million)

Business-related cities other than Seoul (approximate population)

Busan(3.45 million), Incheon(2.89 million), Daegu(2.45 million), Daejeon(1.54 million), etc.

Population

Approximately 51.71 million people

Racial Composition

Mainly South Koreans

Language

Hangul, Hangul sign language is the official language

Religion

57% No religion, 28% Christian, 16% Buddhist, etc.
- Beomeosa
- BULGUKSA
- Jinkwansa

Culture

While being strongly influenced by Chinese culture historically, it has maintained a unique culture of the Korean Peninsula. After World War II, Korea was divided into north and south, and South Korea in the south was influenced by American culture and Christian culture.
- Changdeokgung Palace
- Gamcheon Munhwa Village
- Jagalchi Market
- Jeonju Hanok Village
- N Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Seoraksan National Park
- DMZ Muzeum
- National Museum of Korea
- Lotte World
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Hallyeohaesang National Park
- Cheongwadae (the Blue House)
- Jeju Island
- Gwanghwamun

Education

It is one of the most well-educated countries with good performance in reading, writing, mathematics and science. It is known for being a society that is enthusiastic about education and has a tough competition for entrance exams.
- Seoul National University
- KAIST
- Yonsei University
- Sogang University
- Korea University
- Pusan National University
- HANYANG UNIVERSITY
- SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
- Kyungpook National University Daegu Campus


- National Library of Korea
- Starfield Library
- Seoul Metropolitan Library

Overview of modern and contemporary history of South Korea

1910-1945 Japanese rule
1945-48 South of latitude 38°N is under U.S. control
1948 The Republic of Korea is established, the same year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) is established
1950-53 Korean War
1953 The Armistice Agreement is signed by representatives of the United Nations Forces, the Korean People's Army, and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.

Politics

It is a constitutional democracy. There are three independent departments: executive, judicial and legislative.
- Cheongwadae (the Blue House)
- National Assembly
- Supreme Court of Korea

GDP per capita

$31,246 (2020)

Economy

It is a country with an advanced economy with a high reputation for electronic technology and high-tech technology.


Asia

People's Republic of China, Singapore, Israel, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Georgia , Cambodia, Japan , Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan , Kuwait, Bahrain , Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, North Korea, East Timor, Brunei, Maldives

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